1306.21
Rules for state agency use of electronic records or electronic signatures.

(A)
With regard to
state agency use of electronic records or electronic signatures, the department
of administrative services, in consultation with the state archivist, shall
adopt rules in accordance with section
111.15 of the Revised Code setting
forth all of the following:

(1)
The minimum
requirements for the method of creation, maintenance, and security of
electronic records and electronic signatures;

(2)
If electronic records must be signed by
electronic means, all of the following:

(1)
The department of administrative services
may adopt rules in accordance with section
111.15 of the Revised Code to
ensure consistency and interoperability among state agencies with regard to
electronic transactions, electronic signatures, and security procedures.

(2)
If the department of
administrative services adopts rules pursuant to division (B)(1) of this
section, the department shall consider consistency in applications and
interoperability with governmental agencies of this state, agencies of other
states, the federal government, and nongovernmental persons to the extent
practicable when adopting rules pursuant to that division.

(C)
With regard to electronic
transactions, electronic signatures, and security procedures, the department of
administrative services may publish recommendations for governmental agencies
and nongovernmental persons to promote consistency and interoperability among
nongovernmental persons, agencies of this state and other states, and the
federal government.

(D)
For
purposes of this section, "state agency" has the same meaning as in section
1306.20 of the Revised Code.